Ceramics Technical Terms

1 the art and wares made by potters.

Ceramics technical terms.

Greek term meaning earthenware from which the word ceramics is derived. Typical examples include teapots bowls mugs and vases. Our glossary defines language used by tile suppliers designers and installers for ceramic marble granite floor glass tile and much more. 2 a ceramic material 3 a place where pottery wares are made.

The term applied to the metal filings a by product in the manufacture of brass pins which were added to clay to produce a green finish. Additive ceramics the creation of sculpture through the process of adding and building material. Tugrul emre feyzoglu describes the international exchange. Bat a flat disc made out of plaster wood or plastic which is affixed to the wheel head with clay or pins.

Some seemingly functional pieces may actually be decorative only because of how they are made or because of the type of claybody or glazes used. 61 3 8761 6322 fax. Bats are used to throw pieces on that would be difficult to lift off the wheel head. Fire ice and clay.

The technique was used at rye around the turn of the nineteenth century and they devised a mark known as the pin dust mark to distinguish pots made from clay with brass filings from those made with. Disc belt sandblaster and sandpaper properly called coated stock. Walker ceramics australia 5 mclellan st bayswater vic australia 3153 ph. Current issue 32.

A general term that refers to any ceramics piece that is not purely decorative and has some intended use. Term often applied to all kiln posts but more correctly referring to specialized refractory furniture pieces equipped with ceramic or metallic points designed to support fully glazed wares during firing. George j chechopoulos explains flameware clay body and glaze formulation. A discussion of flameware.

Bagwall the wall on the inside of a fuel burning kiln which deflects the flame from the wear. 61 3 8761 6344 a b n. Exceptions are those used for technical structural or refractory applications. Acid washed a treatment applied to the face of a stone to achieve a texture.

The terms of this agreement supersede any and all purchase orders terms and conditions or other documents. The terms of this agreement shall be applicable to all transactions between superior technical ceramics seller and buyer unless subsequently amended by written agreement executed by buyer and seller. Batch a mixture of weighed materials such as a batch of glaze or slip or a clay body. Abrasives are used to scrape away the irregularities in a surface.

Chris garcia discusses a ceramics residency in iceland. All fired ceramic wares or materials which when shaped contain a significant amount of clay.